Which of the Following Is Not a Step in Developing

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a step in developing a manufacturing cell layout?

• A) Grouping parts into families that follow a common sequence of steps
• B) Identifying dominant flow patterns of parts families as a basis for location of processes
• C) Physically grouping machines and processes into cells
• D) Disposing of left-over machinery and outsourcing ungrouped processes
• E) None of the above

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